Return of the Crowned Heiress novel Chapter 140

Macey looked worried and advised, "Licia, try to get along with your classmates... Avoid conflicts as much as you can. I'm just an old woman who can't help you. I'm afraid you'll get bullied and have no one to support you..."

Felicia said seriously, "Nana, it's not because I did something wrong that they're targeting me. They're nitpicking because of their own biases and because they see me as a thorn in their side."

No matter what she did, those who disliked her would continue to target her because they found her to be a pain. It was not her fault; it was theirs for being prejudiced.

Felicia raised an eyebrow. "Nana, you taught me this."

Macey sighed, feeling a mix of pride and concern. Felicia was so well-taught, deserving of being pampered. Yet she...

"Alright, Nana, don't worry about it," Felicia said, blinking and smiling innocently. "Not everyone is like you, who can see how outstanding and adorable I am!"

Macey couldn't help but laugh.

Just then, a burnt smell wafted from the kitchen.

Felicia's expression changed. "Oh no, my fish filets!"

The two rushed to the kitchen.

Felicia frantically tried to control the fire on the hearth while Macey hurried to salvage the fish filets Felicia had been craving. In the smoke-filled kitchen, neither of them noticed Arnold's figure outside. He had been overlooked.

Arnold had witnessed everything.

There were several moments he had wanted to step in to help Felicia, but his feet felt rooted to the ground. He didn't want to see Felicia do well, yet his feelings turned complicated when she was truly in distress.

Then, he caught Felicia's words, "They nitpick because that thorn is in their own eyes."

So... was his animosity toward Felicia also due to his own biases?

No.